
Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu wears longer on skin, while Prayer projects louder.
The essentials
| Timbuktu | Prayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Teone Reinthal |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Timbuktu
Prayer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Timbuktu | Prayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Timbuktu rewards patience. The mango opening is genuinely unusual for its time, and the incense-karo karounde heart requires an open mind, but the vetiver-benzoin drydown is pure class.Timbuktu
The bold resinous opening with its camphorous green quality tends to either capture attention or overwhelm. That sharp, coniferous punch at the start, some find it bracing, others find it commanding.Prayer